ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Summer is (un)officially here, and our local establishments are teeming with good eats, live music, arts and more! So, plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup below. This week’s tip: Irish Festival happening all weekend!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 6
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sit outside, eat, drink and soak in bay-u-tiful views as Kevin Carlton kicks off the weekend at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 7
6 p.m.
Sand Shark serves up a dancing feast with Squid Squad.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, June 7
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Board the local good times train at Adrienne’s with Brian Ripps’ sweet acoustic set, followed by DJ Blueclaw.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 7
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What’s the craic at Callie’s? None other than Kieran Monaghan’s sweet acoustic groove!
410A Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, June 7
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Make Tap That your Friday YES-tination with Anthem Acoustic jammin’ ’80s/’90s classic rock.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 7
6:30 p.m./ 10 p.m.
Lauren Jaimes is back at Bungalow Bar wooing hearts as “country radio’s sweetheart.” Next at 10 p.m., DJ Johnny A heats up the bayside jam.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 7
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Make a beeline to The Wharf for prime bayside seats to rock with The Knobs.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 7
7:30 p.m.
It’s all about the horns with The Fumos’ horn-heavy funk at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, June 7
8 p.m.
Lukabrazi dishes out rock classics at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 7
9 p.m.
Back in Irish Town is Folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 7
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, June 8
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Propel your weekend into full classic rock swing with The Uncle Jack Band at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 8
6:30 p.m./ 10 p.m.
Bungalow celebrates the weekend with Danny Ryan’s acoustic groove, followed by DJ O’Hara.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 8
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
With Hall & Oates, Paul Simon and more—multi-instrumentalist, Chris Tedesco, lights up Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 8
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
From sunset to moonlight—dance at The Wharf with the JFK Band!
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 8
8 p.m.
Feel the heat as international sensation DJ Nick Russo sizzles Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 8
9 p.m.
Don’t miss round two of Rogers’ ‘Irished’ folk jam featuring The Gobshites.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 9
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with first at 1 p.m., guitarist/singer Robert Marcic, then at 4 p.m., DJ Ulez.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 9
4 p.m.
Rock Soup blazes the boards with an epic sing-a-long show with musicians you know and love.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
SUNDAY, June 9
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Trifecta of Rockaway rockers, Bad Sign, returns to Caracas jammin’ your dream mixtape of classic, blues and alternative rock!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SUNDAY, June 9
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bid adieu to another sublime Rockaway weekend with Evan Kuriga at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, June 10
6 p.m.
Piano man Phil Kadet strokes your appetite for all things tasty at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Looking for a fun open mic night in the Rock? Connolly’s is a summer local favorite, so, get ready to roll up and strut what you’ve got.
155 Beach 95th Street
Every THURSDAY!
7:30 p.m.
Come on in y’all and show what mama gave yer at FamJam open mic night at Smoke & Barrel, hosted by local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
ARTS
ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION: “METALLIC MIRAGES—ETHEREAL WATERCOLORS COME TO LIFE”
SUNDAY, June 9
2 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a world of shimmering metallic hues and mesmerizing mirages of internationally renowned master watercolor artist and printmaker, Christian Le Gars, at Lighthouse at Coastal Frozen Yogurt. At this opening reception, meet Le Gars, plus Rockaway Times’ Dan Guarino will be playing.
108-19 Rockaway Beach Drive
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”
Two weekends left!
Don’t miss Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!” Remaining show dates: June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
ROAST OF ROCKAWAY AT CONNOLLY’S! FEAT. THE BEST DRESSED MAN IN ROCKAWAY!
THURSDAY, June 6
The Bettina Show presents a Rockaway roast series kicking off with The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway at Connolly’s. Plus headliner, stand-up comedian, Joey Porkchopz.
155 Beach 95th Street
LIVE MUSIC
AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
Starting this THURSDAY!
Melomaniacs! Step up your concert experience at The Rockaway Hotel! For concert times, tickets and more info, visit: https://www.greetingsfromrockaway.com/calendar
This week’s lineup:
THURSDAY, June 6: Psychedelic soul band, Monophonics
SATURDAY, June 8: R&B/soul sensation, Lady Wray with opening act, Brainstory. Plus, pre- and post-show DJ sets.
SUNDAY, June 9: Renowned vocalist and musician, Mike Delguidice
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
11TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY/BREEZY IRISH FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, June 8 &
SUNDAY, June 9
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is back with their Annual Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival at St. Camillus Parish’s parking lot! This year’s pot of gold is chock-full of unlimited free children’s rides, face painting, vendors and live music for the entire family to jam. Daily admission: adults $15 / kids 12 and under FREE! Tickets sold at the gate. For entertainment lineup and more info, visit: www.irishfest21.com/fest/
St. Camillus, Beach 100th Street & Shore Front Parkway
ADRIENNE’S 1-YEAR
ANNIVERSARY!
SUNDAY, June 9
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Join in as bayside jewel, Adrienne’s celebrates its one-year anniversary with first at 1 p.m., Evan Kuriga, then at 4 p.m., DJ Artie Bunks.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
